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Buried Bill in State’s Budget Throws Out Prison Closure Criteria- New Closure Date Set for CCC

Friday, July 1

Yesterday marking the announced proposed closure of the California Correctional Center, CCC, Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB200, a trailer bill to the state budget that rewrites the state’s own penal code throwing out criteria outlined for prison closures and declares a new closure date... Read More.

City Implements Water Restrictions

Friday, July 1

Within the City of Susanville starting today you can only water your lawn and flower beds three days out of the week. The city must comply with the CA water resources board order to reduce water usage by up to 20%, initiating the city’s... Read More.

LMUD Increases Payout for Excess Energy Generated by Homes Under Solar Program

Friday, July 1

Solar-powered homes in Lassen County may see a break in their bill as Lassen Municipal Utilities looks to increase the payout rate for excess energy the home may generate. Under the LMUDs customer solar generation program any excess energy your home produces goes directly... Read More.

Lassen High School Parking Area Expands for the Incoming School Year

Friday, July 1

Lassen High School will have a brand new expanded parking lot come the first day of School. After a three-year wait for funding the high school has finally been able to make the much-needed renovation of the front parking area that is used for... Read More.

LNF Forest Closes Washed Out Forest Service Road

Friday, July 1

A road in the Eagle Lake Ranger District of the Lassen National Forest has been closed. The forest road known as Baxter Rd along Baxter Creek has been washed out due to the recent storm systems throughout the region. This is in the Eagle... Read More.

PNF and BLM Elko Order Stage 1 Fire Restrictions

Friday, July 1

Stage one fire restrictions come to the Plumas National Forest and BLM-managed lands in the Battle Mountain District in Elko. Fire danger continues to increase with the onset of summer and forest fuel conditions are drying up. In addition to fireworks not being allowed... Read More.

LaMalfa Urges FEMA to Stop Seeking Repayment of Aid From Dixie Fire Victims

Thursday, June 30

(Washington, D.C.) – Today, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced it would be sending notices to individuals in Plumas, Lassen, Tehama, Shasta, and Butte counties, and who registered for federal disaster assistance for losses incurred by the Dixie Fire, to inform them that... Read More.

Hometown Pride Clean-up Move to Phase 3

Thursday, June 30

Phase 3 gets underway next weekend for the Lassen County Chamber of Commerce Hometown Pride Cleanup. You can help in this next phase where volunteers will be starting at Alexander and finishing at Fairfield street. You can plan to meet at Singleton Auman parking... Read More.

Susanville Names New Mayor

Thursday, June 30

The City of Susanville welcomes a new mayor. As the city council met in a special meeting on June 29th to swear in the elected members from the June 7th Primary the council also named the roles of Mayor and Mayor... Read More.

CalFIRE LMU Alerts Bieber of Wildland Prepardness Drill Today

Thursday, June 30

Don’t be alarmed if you live in Bieber this morning and you see fire crews around. Starting at 8:30 the CalFIRE Lassen Modoc – Unit will be conducting a Wildland Preparedness Drill just North of Bieber in the area of Crank Springs. You will... Read More.